His expletive-filled set saw a prankster invade the stage and the rapper elevated above the crowd.

He made clear what he thought of the controversy over his unlikely billing, telling the audience: "You are now watching the greatest living rock star on the planet."

An angry Kanye chucks his mic in the air

News that the abrasive singer had been given the slot received a mixed reaction from fans, some of whom felt strongly that it was too much of a departure from the traditional Glastonbury roots, while co-organiser Emily Eavis suffered online abuse over the move.

West's latest stage drama comes shortly after the first episode of Caitlyn Jenner's documentary series charting her transition from reality star and Olympic hero to transgender advocate.

West, who is married to Jenner's stepdaughter Kim Kardashian, told Jenner how important he thinks her transition is, saying: "I think it's one of the strongest things that has happened in our existence as human beings that are so controlled by perception.

"You couldn't have been up against more, your daughter is a supermodel, you're a celebrity and it was still, like, this is who I am."